Finding the Third Proportional to 77,730 and 166,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,730 and 166,781 is: 357,852.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,730 : 166,781 = 166,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,730/166,781 = 166,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,730x = 166,781 × 166,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,730x = 27,815,901,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,815,901,961/77,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,852.85
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